Long-Term Care Negligence, Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse in Long-Term Care and Nursing Homes

By: Admin
July 28, 2022

Sexual abuse is not an easy topic to think about - especially in the context of a long term care or nursing...

Personal Injury

Can Property Owners Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident?

By: Admin
July 13, 2022

Slips and falls are a common occurrence on both private and public properties. Our latest blog breaks down some of the instances...

Personal Injury

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Recognizing, Preventing, and Responding to Elder Abuse in Canada

By: Admin
June 15, 2022

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The goal of this world-wide day is to recognize and raise awareness about abuse...

General Litigation

What Is A Bad Faith Insurance Claim?

By: Admin
June 3, 2022

At Beckett, we have years of experience dealing with the big insurance companies. Your insurance company owes you a duty of good...

General Litigation

Types of Damages in a Slip and Fall Accident

By: Admin
May 25, 2022

If you've been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, a personal injury lawyer can help. The team at...

News, Sexual Abuse

Grand Chief reflects on Pope’s apology following Vatican visit

By: Patrick Quinn, Nationnews.ca
May 4, 2022

A historic week of meetings with Indigenous leaders from across Canada culminated with Pope Francis expressing his “sorrow and shame” for the...

General Litigation, Sexual Abuse

How A Lawyer Can Help Support You As A Survivor of Sexual Abuse

By: Admin
April 11, 2022

April is Sexual Abuse Awareness month and at Beckett this month, just as every month, we stand with survivors. Our latest blog...

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Winter Road Safety Tips

By: Admin
February 22, 2022

The snow, ice, and sleet that is common during the winter season can make it difficult to control your vehicle while driving....

General Litigation, Personal Injury

Slip and Fall Accidents During Winter: Prevention, Legal Rights, and How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

By: Admin
February 9, 2022

Winter brings slippery roads, driveways, and sidewalks. These conditions can lead to dangerous slips and falls that can result in personal injury....

General

Outlining Legal Options For Survivors of Sexual Violence

January 28, 2022

On December 19, 2021, Beckett lawyers, Anju Fujioka and Chelsea Hishon, along with Assistant Deputy Crown Attorney Jeremy Carnegie, presented on “Law...

General

A Wolf in Priest’s Clothing: Victim awarded $1 million in lawsuit against disgraced ex-priest Donald Grecco and Diocese of St. Catharines

By: Alison Langley, Niagara Falls Review
January 27, 2022

Victim plans to use the funds to support victims of sexual abuse and to develop initiatives aimed at preventing what happened to...

General

Lawsuit chronicles years of alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by Windsor priest

By: Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star
January 26, 2022

Val Borrelli needed help. His priest allegedly saw an easy target....

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